BACMEDIUM SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

Bank of America substantially increased share buybacks while maintaining steady operational performance and workforce metrics.

The dramatic increase in share repurchases to $21.4 billion suggests strong capital generation and management confidence in the business, though it represents a significant acceleration in capital returns to shareholders. The combination of higher net income, revenue growth, and increased debt levels indicates BAC is deploying capital more aggressively while expanding its balance sheet.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

BAC delivered solid financial performance with net income growing 12.4% to $30.5 billion and revenue expanding 11% to $113.1 billion, demonstrating consistent operational execution. The most notable change was share buybacks increasing substantially to $21.4 billion while dividends declined modestly to $1.7 billion, indicating a shift in capital allocation strategy toward more aggressive share repurchases. Total debt increased 12.2% to $317.8 billion, reflecting balance sheet expansion aligned with business growth.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
+63.6%
$13.1B→$21.4B

Share repurchases increased 63.6% — management returning capital, signals confidence in intrinsic value.

Net Income
P&L
+12.4%
$27.1B→$30.5B

Net income grew 12.4% — bottom-line growth signals improving overall business health.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
+12.2%
$283.3B→$317.8B

Debt rose 12.2% — additional borrowing for investment or operations; monitor coverage ratios.

Dividends Paid
Cash Flow
-12.2%
$1.9B→$1.7B

Dividend reduced 12.2% — monitor management commentary on capital allocation priorities.

Revenue
P&L
+11%
$101.9B→$113.1B

Revenue growing 11% — solid top-line momentum, watch margins for quality of growth.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-25
PRIOR — 2025-02-25
ADDED
At February 24, 2026, there were 7,176,682,170 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
Bank of America 2 At both December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation employed approximately 213,000 employees, of which 77 percent and 78 percent, respectively, were located in the U.S.
Additionally, in 2025 and 2024, the Corporation s compensation and benefits expense was $42.3 billion and $40.2 billion, or 61 percent and 60 percent, of total noninterest expense.
Workforce data as of December 31, 2025 Total Employees Top Three Management Levels Managers at All Levels Global employees Women 50 % 42 % 43 % Men 50 58 57 U.S.-based employees White 46 72 53 Asian 15 12 15 Black 15 7 11 Hispanic 20 6 17 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.4 0.1 0.3 Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific 0.3 0.1 0.3 Two or More Races 3 1 2 Talent, Inclusion and Opportunity The Corporation is focused on building a strong pipeline of talent, which means finding and hiring external candidates who are committed to our purpose and have a passion for serving our clients and communities.
In 2025, more than 14,000 employees found new roles within the Corporation, and we delivered more than 7.6 million hours of training and development to our teammates through Bank of America Academy.
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REMOVED
At February 24, 2025, there were 7,604,677,274 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
Bank of America 2 At both December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Corporation employed approximately 213,000 employees, of which 78 percent were located in the U.S.
Additionally, in 2024 and 2023, the Corporation s compensation and benefits expense was $40.2 billion and $38.3 billion, or 60 percent and 58 percent, of total noninterest expense.
Workforce data as of December 31, 2024 Total Employees Top Three Management Levels Managers at All Levels Global employees Women 50 % 42 % 42 % Men 50 58 58 U.S.-based employees White 47 71 54 Asian 14 11 15 Black 15 8 11 Hispanic 19 7 16 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.4 0.1 0.3 Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific 0.3 0.1 0.3 Two or More Races 3 1 2 Talent, Inclusion and Opportunity The Corporation is focused on building a strong pipeline of talent, which means finding and hiring external candidates who are committed to our purpose and have a passion for serving our clients and communities.
In 2024, more than 12,000 employees found new roles within the Corporation, and we delivered approximately 7.6 million hours of training and development to our teammates through Bank of America Academy.
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